VCS Cook- Syracuse NY

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Canteen Service at the Syracuse VA Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to support Veterans and their families in a fast-paced canteen environment. Applicants should have at least one year of cooking and food safety experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to scale recipes and measurements for daily needs.

A ServSafe certification is preferred, and a valid REAL ID is required to work with us.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of experience in cooking and food safety.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of measurements and ability to multiply or divide recipes to meet daily needs.
• Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Customer service

Recipe measurement

Job description

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career! With over 78 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Cook for our Syracuse, NY VA Medical Center Canteen. Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience.

• A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• ?A minimum of one (1) year of experience in cooking and food safety.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of measurements and ability to multiply or divide recipes to meet daily needs.
• Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred.